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Our solutions operate in complex, high-stakes environments where precision, reliability, and real-world performance are essential.\nIn this role, you will work at the intersection of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Field Integration, ensuring that what is developed by engineering teams can successfully operate in real-world, often offshore environments. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between development and deployment. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role in a fast-moving scale-up, where not everything is fully defined. You will need to balance structure with pragmatism, make decisions with incomplete information, and keep projects moving despite changing priorities.\nWhat you will do\nLead end-to-end projects covering product delivery (hardware and software) and field integration, including offshore deployment\n\nCoordinate across engineering, operations, supply chain, and external partners to ensure smooth execution\n\nTranslate ambiguous goals and requirements into clear, actionable plans\n\nDrive momentum and remove blockers in fast-moving, real-world environments\n\nSupport bid preparation by building realistic timelines and execution strategies, even with limited information\n\nIdentify gaps in ways of working and proactively improve processes across teams\n\nEnable a learning-oriented project environment by sharing best practices and coaching others\n\nEstablish feedback loops between R&D and field teams to improve product and execution quality\n\nWhat’s in it for you\nWork on products that are deployed in real-world, high-impact environments, not just concepts or internal tools\n\nOperate in a fast-growing, international scale-up where you can truly influence how projects are run\n\nRegular team activities and shared lunches throughout the week\n\nRequirements\nWhat we are looking for\n5-8 years of project management experience in a technical environment\n\nMSc degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Physics, or a related field\n\nHands-on experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) projects is essential\n\nProven track record of delivering projects with real-world execution (not only planning)\n\nComfortable combining structured planning with hands-on operational involvement\n\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to think in a structured way\n\nExperience with offshore or field deployment projects is a strong plus\n\nAble to make decisions and move forward with incomplete information\n\nClear communicator who can align technical (R&D) and operational (field) teams\n\nYou will thrive here if you\nEnjoy seeing projects come to life in the real world, not just in plans or presentations\n\nAre comfortable navigating complexity, including on-site and offshore environments\n\nPrefer progress over perfection and know how to balance speed with quality\n\nTake ownership and proactively solve problems across both product and organization\n\nCan switch between strategic thinking and hands-on execution with ease\n\nThis role might not be the best fit if you\nPrefer fully defined scope and stable environments before getting started\n\nRely heavily on rigid methodologies or extensive upfront planning\n\nHave worked mainly on large-scale, highly structured capital projects with limited exposure to fast-paced product environments\n\nPrefer to stay removed from operational or field-level challenges\n\nFind it difficult to make decisions or move forward with incomplete information\n\nYou'll be working with clients in the defense and security sectors, obtaining a Certificate of No Objection issued by the AIVD (Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service) is mandatory. 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